This may be a dumb question but I am a complete novice and just learning- If you don't wind the clock with the keys- is it possible for the clock to run and keep time? I only ask because I inherited a German wall clock - it hasn't been removed from the moving box for about 45 years- we can't find the key to wind it- but hung it up on the wall, set the time and started the pendulum- it's been keeping perfect time now for over a week... weirdest thing to me- but maybe there is something I don't know???
Hi, thanks for your question, it is something many people have wondered about. Most likely your clock was fully wound when it was put away. Some German made clocks run for two weeks on a wind. I would seriously consider not running the clock since there would be no oil in it after 45 years in storage. Running your clock without oil will cause it to wear out very quickly. My recommendation is for you to have the mechanism inspected by a professional as soon as possible. Today, German made clocks are very expensive to replace.
@Perfect Timing thank you so much for that information- I feel silly I didn't think of that....I immediately stopped the clock for now- I am unsure of the proper way to oil it- so I need to figure that out- thank you!!
Great information! Thank you.
Can you give me a source for information on vintage 1930s Longines mantle clocks ? I just acquired one and im curious about the value and care of it.
This may be a dumb question but I am a complete novice and just learning- If you don't wind the clock with the keys- is it possible for the clock to run and keep time? I only ask because I inherited a German wall clock - it hasn't been removed from the moving box for about 45 years- we can't find the key to wind it- but hung it up on the wall, set the time and started the pendulum- it's been keeping perfect time now for over a week... weirdest thing to me- but maybe there is something I don't know???
Hi, thanks for your question, it is something many people have wondered about. Most likely your clock was fully wound when it was put away. Some German made clocks run for two weeks on a wind. I would seriously consider not running the clock since there would be no oil in it after 45 years in storage. Running your clock without oil will cause it to wear out very quickly. My recommendation is for you to have the mechanism inspected by a professional as soon as possible. Today, German made clocks are very expensive to replace.
@Perfect Timing thank you so much for that information- I feel silly I didn't think of that....I immediately stopped the clock for now- I am unsure of the proper way to oil it- so I need to figure that out- thank you!!